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IEC C14 versus C16 appliance inlets

Which appliance-inlet designation is actually present? Similar outlines do not erase the C14/C16 distinction.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P180 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C14 appliance inlet

How they differ

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inlet Confirm that the equipment side is the C14 inlet and verify the appliance nameplate before choosing a mating cord.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet Read the inlet designation and appliance documentation before choosing the mating cord connector.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	IEC 60320 C14 appliance inlet	IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet
Type	Connector	Connector
Family	Power	Power
Shape	rectangular	rectangular
Nominal contacts	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Positions / cavity span	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector role	plug (6100.3200)S585Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6100.3200. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.	plug (6110.4215)S587Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6110.4215. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.
Key distinction	An inlet outline does not establish the connected equipment rating or approved cord set.	A similar IEC outline does not establish that a C13 cord connector is the intended mating part.

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Families represented: Power

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Layer

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Connector
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Connector

Key distinction

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: An inlet outline does not establish the connected equipment rating or approved cord set.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: A similar IEC outline does not establish that a C13 cord connector is the intended mating part.

Nominal contacts

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Positions / cavity span

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: plug (6100.3200)S585Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6100.3200. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: plug (6110.4215)S587Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6110.4215. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.

Coupling / latch

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: Appliance inlet in the C13/C14 IEC 60320 pair.C180A
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: Hot-condition appliance inlet paired with C15.C182A

Observed manufacturer example

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: SCHURTER 6100-3 / 6100.3200 · Appliance inlet · 70°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C180B · C180C
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: SCHURTER 6110-4 / 6110.4215 · Hot-condition appliance inlet · 120°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C182B · C182C

Example mating designation

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: C14 / C13 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C180D
IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: C16 / C15 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C182D

Evidence

IEC 60320 C14 appliance inletP180 / Connector: C180A,C180B,C180C,C180D,C180E →
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IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector: C182A,C182B,C182C,C182D,C182E →
Independent review pending

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3 linked sources · 10 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-03. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S195 · IEC 60320 appliance couplers — featured product overview

Interpower · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies common IEC 60320 C13/C14, C15/C16 and C19/C20 connector/inlet pairings and distinguishes the cord connector from the appliance inlet.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: IEC 60320 appliance coupler product families and mating-pair overview

S585 · SCHURTER 6100-3 / 6100.3200 — IEC C14 manufacturer datasheet

SCHURTER · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Specific named rewireable connector or panel inlet; identification and manufacturer variant details, not a full cable/device approval or standardized geometry.

Not established / limitations: Variant-specific geometry and ratings. Not a generic IEC designation approval, safe mating rule, wiring map, cordset certification or fabrication dimension.

Locator: PDF p.1 panel-mount inlet, pin temperature 70°C, IP54 option description; p.4 mating connector list; visually inspected p.1 product photos.

S587 · SCHURTER 6110-4 / 6110.4215 — IEC C16 manufacturer datasheet

SCHURTER · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Specific named rewireable connector or panel inlet; identification and manufacturer variant details, not a full cable/device approval or standardized geometry.

Not established / limitations: Variant-specific geometry and ratings. Not a generic IEC designation approval, safe mating rule, wiring map, cordset certification or fabrication dimension.

Locator: PDF p.1 snap-in inlet and hot-condition 120°C; p.3 mating connectors 4781/4784; visually inspected p.1 product photo.

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C180A · P180

Interpower identifies C14 as the appliance-inlet side of the C13/C14 IEC 60320 appliance-coupler pairing.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S195 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C180B · P180

SCHURTER 6100-3 is catalogued as an IEC C14 appliance inlet; the observed product photos and datasheet identify an equipment-side component, not both ends of a mains cord.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S585 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C180C · P180

The SCHURTER 6100-3 datasheet identifies a 70°C pin-temperature classification; this is a part/series rating under documented conditions, not an automatic rating for an appliance, installed cord or alternate product.

Source links: S585 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C180D · P180

SCHURTER's documented IEC C14 product family identifies the complementary C13 form in the cited mating-product references. Confirm the actual variants and full installed equipment/cordset documentation; no safe-fit or cable-load approval follows solely from that relationship.

Source links: S585 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C180E · P180

Exact source example 6100.3200: construction: Screw-on front/rear panel inlet; 4.8 x0.8 mm quick-connect terminals; protection class I. pin temperature c: 70. rating: IEC10 A; UL/CSA15 A at250 VAC. Exact listed order number; regional ratings remain distinct. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S585 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182A · P182

Interpower identifies C16 as the appliance-inlet side of the C15/C16 IEC 60320 hot-condition appliance-coupler pairing.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S195 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182B · P182

SCHURTER 6110-4 is catalogued as an IEC C16 hot-condition appliance inlet; the observed product photos and datasheet identify an equipment-side component, not both ends of a mains cord.

Source links: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182C · P182

The SCHURTER 6110-4 datasheet identifies a 120°C pin-temperature classification; this is a part/series rating under documented conditions, not an automatic rating for an appliance, installed cord or alternate product.

Source links: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182D · P182

SCHURTER's documented IEC C16 product family identifies the complementary C15 form in the cited mating-product references. Confirm the actual variants and full installed equipment/cordset documentation; no safe-fit or cable-load approval follows solely from that relationship.

Source links: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182E · P182

Exact source example 6110.4215: construction: Front snap-in inlet for1.5 mm panel; 4.8 x0.8 mm quick-connect terminals; protection class I. pin temperature c: 120. rating: IEC10 A; UL/CSA15 A at250 VAC. Exact listed order number; regional ratings remain distinct. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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